Meet Darvish, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Darvish, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

May 28, 2012 – Darvish is ready to become a member of your winning team. But he expects you to perform like a pro if you’re his teammate. Darvish loves to be adored, and if you’re not paying attention to him, he’ll let you know you need to get your priorities straight. He believes there’s […]

Carry the Load stops at Rockwall Veteran’s Memorial

Carry the Load stops at Rockwall Veteran’s Memorial

(Rockwall) May 27, 2012 – At 4 a.m., Sunday, May 27, 2012, Carry the Load’s relay team stopped at the new Rockwall Veteran’s Memorial at the new county courthouse on Yellowjacket Lane. Community members, students, parents, and citizens showed up to support Carry the Load’s mission of highlighting the meaning of Memorial Day across America. […]

RE ENGAGE: Reconnecting and restoring marriages

RE ENGAGE: Reconnecting and restoring marriages

(Rockwall) May 25, 2013 – Hundreds of couples stream into the Lake Pointe Church gym on Tuesday nights. It resembles a parent-teacher meeting as people take their seats, ready to focus as if their children’s future depends on it. And that might be the case, since these meetings concern marriage. They’re attending ReEngage—a ministry to […]

Memorial Splash Day at Rowlett’s Wet Zone

Memorial Splash Day at Rowlett’s Wet Zone

(Rowlett) May 19, 2012 – Wet Zone, Rowlett’s Family Waterpark, presents Memorial Splash Day from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, May 28. Come enjoy Memorial Day with the Wet Zone family. There will be non-stop games, contests and music for the whole family. There is no additional charge for participating in the Memorial Day events, […]

Kiwanis presents donation to Helping Hands

Michael Hunter, president of Rockwall Kiwanis, presents a check for $1,000 to Maggie Fuller for the Health Center of Helping Hands. Ms. Fuller is the center’s Practice Manager. Kiwanis also donated $2,500 to the Helping Hands Assistance and Referral program. Thanks to Judy Evans for sharing this photo. To submit your news and events, email […]

Take on summer with swim lessons at Rockwall YMCA

(Rockwall) May 24, 2012 – The Rockwall YMCA is offering a host of water safety classes this summer, including swim lessons, lifeguarding and CPR. Located at 1210 N. Goliad in Rockwall, the YMCA’s mission is to put Christian values into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Financial assistance is […]

Rest Haven hosts 38th annual Memorial Day Celebration

Rest Haven hosts 38th annual Memorial Day Celebration

Celebration includes ‘Red Cross Rock ‘n Roll Up Your Sleeve Blood Drive (Rockwall) May 19, 2012 – Rest Haven Memorial Park, located at 2500 State Highway 66 East in Rockwall, will host its 38th Annual Memorial Day Celebration beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, May 28, 2012. In addition to a patriotic ceremony and inspirational music, Rest […]

Williams Middle School student wins national art competition

Williams Middle School student wins national art competition

(Rockwall ISD) Eighth grader Sofia Sanchez competed in the nationwide “Art. It’s in the air” drawing contest hosted by Triarco Arts and Crafts, and won 1st place in the 7-9 grade division. Sofia’s artwork will be featured in the 2013 catalog publication that will be mailed in November to art educators throughout the country. Sofia […]

Got organic milk? Texas Daily Harvest does

(Rockwall) May 24, 2012 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony May 17 for Texas Daily Harvest, a family owned organic farm. They milk a herd of organic Jersey cows who give some of the best milk you can find anywhere. They also produce cheese, yogurt, and produce.  Their meat is […]